The Garmin eLog is a reliable and simple Electronic Logging Device (ELD) designed to ensure your Hours of Service (HOS) recording is fully compliant with FMCSA ELD mandates. This device offers a straightforward approach: purchase it once, install it, and start driving, without the burden of subscription fees or ongoing costs.
Broad Compatibility for Semi-Trucks
Setting up the Garmin eLog is hassle-free. This standalone device is engineered to be compatible with both 9-pin J1939 and 6-pin J1708 diagnostic ports, making it ready to integrate with virtually any semi-truck right out of the box. Simply connect the Garmin eLog device to your truck’s diagnostic port, download the free Garmin eLog app, and you’re set to comply with ELD regulations. It’s important to note that while incredibly versatile with J1939 and J1708 ports, the Garmin eLog is not compatible with vehicles utilizing the OBD2 protocol (SAE J1979), which is more commonly found in lighter-duty vehicles. For Volvo Trucks equipped with a Volvo engine and a 16-pin J1962 configuration, a 16-pin to 9-pin adapter cable, available separately, will be necessary.
Seamless Integration with dēzl Truck Navigators
For enhanced convenience, the Garmin eLog seamlessly integrates with a range of Garmin dēzl GPS truck navigators (available separately), including models like the dēzl 580, dēzl 780, and dēzlCam 785. This integration allows you to effortlessly monitor your duty status and HOS information directly on your dēzl navigator’s display. Please be aware that some dēzl navigator models may require a smartphone or tablet connection to display remaining hours on the dēzl screen.
Confidence in FMCSA Compliance
With the Garmin eLog, you can drive with assurance knowing your HOS recording adheres to FMCSA ELD mandates. The device automatically and accurately tracks driving time, provides easy access to driver duty status, and offers a quick view of remaining driving hours for the day or week, simplifying compliance management.
Enhance Functionality with the Free Garmin eLog App
Further expand your compliance capabilities by downloading the free Garmin eLog app on your compatible smartphone or tablet. This app completes your ELD compliance solution, providing a user-friendly interface for managing logs and ensuring regulatory adherence.
Secure and Inspection-Ready Records
Your precise driving records are securely stored on your compatible smartphone, ensuring data privacy and eliminating cloud-based storage concerns. Using the free Garmin eLog app, these records are readily accessible to you at any time. When inspection is required, your logs can be easily retrieved for roadside checks via USB flash drive or through FMCSA web services via Bluetooth.
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